The following comes into my mind: * Install Windows 2003 on the same HW config. * After install do systemstate a restore from the available backup. Get the server up and running. * Install Windows 2003 and AD (second DC) on another HW config so you have a copy of AD on a second server. * Demote the DC that was restored and do a metadata cleanup (http://support.microsoft.com/?id=216498) of the restored DC on the second DC if applicable. * Do a fresh windows 2003 install of the first server, install exchange using the DisasterRecovery option and after that restore the databases using Ntbackup. * Remove the second DC is needed
Jorge -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Daniel Kolvik Sent: donderdag 14 april 2005 0:08 To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: [ActiveDir] Recover AD from database files Hi, my server "software" crashed and I reinstalled Windows Server 2003 and Exchange 2003. (I still have the old drive intact, I can copy files from it to the new drive.) What I need to do is to "import" the old AD to the new server. Is it possible to do that using the ad database files? The new Windows is installed with the same drivename and folder as the old one, if it helps. I've also a backup, made with MS Backup... But when I want to do a restore and choose System State I'm not able to just choose Active Directory in detail view. I don't want the other stuff couse I think some shit in that coused the crash. I really hope someone can help me out, I've been on this server for a few hours now.... :( Best regards, Daniel List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you. List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
